Emergency Systems Specialist Position Available

Emily Fay

October 9, 2023

Apply now to join Emergency Management as an Emergency Systems Specialist!

JOB POSTING

• Job Title: Emergency Systems Specialist (Emergency Management)
• Job ID: 5147
• Location: Fayette County
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3S93ORt

SALARY

The minimum salary is $22.654 – $28.317 per hour.

This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime, if applicable.

Pay Grade 517

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to provide highly-skilled, technical administration and support of software and alert systems in routine and emergency situations, and web-based software systems critical to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) function.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the job
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Installs and maintains VM software and hardware for EOC’s computers, databases, and inventory; liaises with Computer Services and provides technical support to EOC staff
• Develops and provides training to staff, 911 supervisors, and other departments on EOC’s multiple emergency warning notification systems, which include Everbridge, 100 Alertus beacons, 32 outdoor sirens, AM radio system which includes 4 transmit nodes, and 5 flashing interstate signs, and a Digital Alerting System component.
• Maintains and conducts training for the web-based incident management system
• Troubleshoots hardware/software, emergency systems, and AV equipment issues
• Maintains database files and training records; develops and completes reports; supports committees
• Writes and maintains protocols for 911 to activate the emergency notification systems
• Maintains and trains users on the Crisis Track damage assessment software
• Develops and maintains a resource/inventory/deployment system
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Completion of IS 247 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System training within the first six (6) months of employment as a condition for permanent appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by the filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but may be electronically attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled “Application Questionnaire” has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are provided below:

• Health and wellness benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-andunpaid-time-benefits
• Direct Deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main Street

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Web Site: www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs

E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov